Melville, NY (October 7, 2004)--Korg will begin shipping the new TP-2 dual tube preamp with optical compression and digital outputs and the TPB-2 (expansion option for Korg XD series recorders) this month.

TP-2 has an MSRP of $699; TPB-2 carries an MSRP of $579.

Product highlights include:
- A specially tuned version of Korg's Valve Force vacuum tube circuitry (featuring two 12AX7 tubes) to add analog tube warmth and richness
- Optical compression, providing quick response and transparent character
- Dual, classic-style, analog VU meters
- Two independent channels that can be linked for recording stereo sources
- Independent phantom power, pad, phase, low cut, Hi-Z switches per channel
- Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs and outputs
- Coaxial and optical digital outputs (TP-2 only)

Korg USA
www.korgusa.com
631-390-6500